Okay.....

© Amber J. Skene

Okay.....

Uploaded: May 20, 2008

Description


Zeke and I had a deal last week. We would ply outside if he let me take some pictures of him. He doesn't like me to take his picture anymore :( But, I needed some recent ones for his birthday invitation I am making. He will be 5 in July!

ISO 250, 5.0, 1/250, 50.0 mm lens, taken about 7 PM in the shade

I added a bleach filter, enhanced his eyes, a few adjustment layers, resized and shaprned a bit

What do you think??? All feedback, advice, and comments are welcome and appreciated!

Thanks for looking! Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!!

Happy Tuesday!!



Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

cheryl m. phillips May 20, 2008

What a cutie!
I like that the eyes stand out, but you didn't over do them. Very natural looking still.
Great expression!
~cheryl #925233

Jennifer L. Taranto May 20, 2008

excellent sharpness & clarity!! great colors!! he has such beautiful eyes - they do stand out nicely!! #5952224

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 20, 2008

LOVE your gallery Amber... fantastic portrait of your (almost) 5 year old!!! #5952305

Amanda O. Cannon May 20, 2008

I am use to just seeing the girls, so this is a real joy to see his gorgoeus face. great POV, colors and tones.....He should let you take his pics more. Hes super handsome #5952394

May 20, 2008

Awesome Amber. Love how you did his eyes. #5952729

kate e. bishop May 20, 2008

Beautiful. I love the effects added and you have achieved great clarity (something I never manage - what's your secret?!) LOve the composition as well. A great shot. #5953116

Janet McNeil level-classic May 20, 2008

Love this! His eyes are so expressive! You are doing fabulous work!! #5953234

Roxanne M. Bubar May 20, 2008

Amber outstanding work.
He is so beautiful. #5953456

Daniella Puente May 20, 2008

It works GREAT Amber!!! perfect light and POV a wonderful adition to your portraits :)))) #5953767

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 20, 2008

Amber, you are truely blessed with such wonderful children!!! The eyes, tones, lighting & natural look are exceptional here,my friend!!!Superb work- lucky you!!! #5953879

Jeanine M. Bailey May 20, 2008

Amber looks great!! I like the bleach effect...is that something you downloaded and added to your PSE or is it already there and I don't know it exsists??? He is such a cutie...love his eyes!!! #5954715

Debbra Bailey May 20, 2008

Beautiful shot Amber! I love his eyes and the look he is giving you! #5954760

Sarah G May 20, 2008

EXCELLENT!!!!! Love the effects, the eyes, ALL of it.

He is so handsome! #5955156

Pat Gamwell May 20, 2008

Uh-Ohhhh! How did this handsome little guy sneak into your gallery full of precious little girls? lol:) WONDERFUL shots...all of them. What fabulous memory-makers! #5955221

Michael Umbreit May 21, 2008

Amber - Nice portrait! I like the eyes and the look! - Mike #5956192

Karen Bacon May 21, 2008

Beautiful portrait Amber! #5956921

Angie Sidles level-classic May 21, 2008

BEAUTIFUL work on this Amber! Those eyes are amazing!! Nice bribery work!! I'm impressed! :) #5957955

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap May 21, 2008

Gorgeous Portraits! #5957958

Vladan D. Djordjevic May 21, 2008

What a beautiful child! Fantastic portrait! #5960037

Jamie Elliott May 22, 2008

I love this one. What a handsome young man. #5961430

Sam Britt May 22, 2008

Cute portrait, beautiful brown eyes! #5964369

Robyn Nielsen May 23, 2008

This is beautiful Amber! The sharpness, color, and oh, those eyes! I have the same problem with my daughter. I have burned her out on "modeling" - she has no patience with me. Making a "play trade" sounds like a good idea. #5969084

Chris Henning level-classic June 01, 2008

This is lovely, Amber. His eyes are amazing! Very well done!! #6005579

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